It can often be a daunting task to decide which resource is the right one for you. Lucky for you, we have collated what we think are the best available, both free and premium sign language learning tools available online. We will be focussing on resources that use British sign language.
Sign BSL
Sign BSL is a website dedicated to British Sign Language which has an integrated application available free on both the App Store and Google Play store. The app features over 21000 videos showing you how to use BSL. Many of the words have more than one video for you to reference as some words have different meanings. The videos are from a number of trusted sources including Signstation, Deafax, Sign Monkey and many more. Click here to find out more.
School of Sign Language
This website features a free service as well as a subscription service. The free service allows the user to access a number of YouTube videos demonstrating BSL for many different occasions. While it is a basic resource, it also allows a package specifically designed for children. The full package is available for a very hefty £365 but is used and praised by a number of schools as well as parents with children who have hearing difficulties. Individual modules are available from £36.50 and make it easy for children to engage with BSL with a number of colourful activities and games, which make learning fun and enjoyable at the same time. Click here to find out more.
British-sign
This website features a free service as well as a subscription service. The free service allows the user to access a number of YouTube videos demonstrating BSL for a large number of words and phrases. While it is a basic resource, it also allows a package specifically designed for children. The full package is available from a very hefty £365 but is used and praised by a number of schools as well as parents with children who have hearing difficulties. Individual modules are available from £36.50 and make it easy for children to engage with learning BSL with a number of colourful activities and games. Click here to find out more.
Teach Me Sign
Teach Me Sign is another subscription course based website. You can study both BSL level 1 and BSL level 2 courses, within the parameters of your own free time. As well as being able to test yourself, take part in quizzes and watch videos, the site also offers live tutoring, so that you can learn from anywhere as long as you have an internet connection and a webcam. Offering sessions once a week for 24 weeks, and being iBSL accredited, this resource can be a quick and effective way to learn sign language. Click here to find out more.
